Jets on brink of crash landing

Newcastle Jets chief executive John Tsatsimas has painted a bleak picture for the troubled A-League club, admitting it could be forced to fold unless financial assistance is forthcoming from Football Federation Australia (FFA).

Speaking after the Jets' 0-0 draw with Brisbane Roar in Newcastle on Sunday, Tsatsimas says the club's financial concerns will come to a head this week and a meeting with FFA was planned for today.

He says the club simply did not have the money to pay its staff and players, who have been without wages for the past two weeks.

"It's a big concern and we're having more discussions with the FFA tomorrow but it can't go on," Tsatsimas said.

"It has to have some sort of end to it and now, because it will play on players' minds.

"We are at an impasse and I don't resile from that.

"It's a major concern from where I sit because we have people who have been united for two weeks now, but there comes a point where that will end.

"Everyone's been very patient and they were brilliant today (Sunday), so it's totally understandable where they're coming from."

FFA had to step in to cover the cost of hosting Sunday's match after owner Con Constantine revealed last week the club was running on empty and desperately needed financial assistance.

Midfielder Kasey Wehrman says the players were willing to give Constantine as much time as possible to sort out the finances, but admits there will be some "very unhappy" players should they not be paid this week.